ScaredOnline Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Hi allI'm new to CT and want to avoid being skelled out in person cause that's just unpleasant so: I always pick up his poop and my dog is my absolute best MTB buddy. Am I going to get shouted at if I bring him with me to ride at Tokai? Thanks for any answers!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Hi all I'm new to CT and want to avoid being skelled out in person cause that's just unpleasant so: I always pick up his poop and my dog is my absolute best MTB buddy. Am I going to get shouted at if I bring him with me to ride at Tokai? Thanks for any answers!Yes. But, you can take them to Lower Tokai, which is where the walking / green belt loops are. But in teh Tokai MTB trails section, nope. I wouldn't want to, either, as it's home to babboons. Dogs and babs don't get on. At all. Eddy Gordo 1
Jewbacca Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Hey ScaredOnline Please don't take your doggo to Tokai. It would cause all sorts of pandemonium. There are enough trail runners there illegally already. My doggo is also my best friend and she gets relegated to mountain runs in Silvermine east. All the best Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Wayne pudding Mol, Eddy Gordo and 1 other 4
ScaredOnline Posted October 5, 2020 Author Posted October 5, 2020 Yes. But, you can take them to Lower Tokai, which is where the walking / green belt loops are. But in teh Tokai MTB trails section, nope. I wouldn't want to, either, as it's home to babboons. Dogs and babs don't get on. At all. Alas. Sucks for female riders where dog = protection. Ok, I'll go elsewhere, thanks for the honest answer Wayne pudding Mol 1
DJR Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Alas. Sucks for female riders where dog = protection. Ok, I'll go elsewhere, thanks for the honest answerThe reason dogs are not allowed in Upper Tokai is because it is home to a big baboon troop. Most conflict between dogs and baboons, the dog ends up getting severely mauled by a big male. You really don't want to take your dog there, for the dogs sake. Safety is not a concern in Upper Tokai. There are rangers on duty and access is controlled. Whatever issues there were, got sorted out a few years ago. About women riders. If you don't want to ride alone, consider joining the Trail Angels. Mrs Beattbox has lots of good things to say about them. They have groups to cater for both beginners and advanced riders that do regular Tokai outings https://www.trailangels.co.za/trail-angles As for taking your dog along when riding, the whole of the front of Table Mountain is open to both dogs and bikes. All the way from Rhodes Memorial to the City Bowl. Edited October 5, 2020 by DJR ScaredOnline, Beattbox, Duane_Bosch and 1 other 4
Mntboy Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Hi all I'm new to CT and want to avoid being skelled out in person cause that's just unpleasant so: I always pick up his poop and my dog is my absolute best MTB buddy. Am I going to get shouted at if I bring him with me to ride at Tokai? Thanks for any answers!Hi ScaredOnline Firstly Welcome to the BikeHub and to the Southern Suburbs/Peninsula. Secondly I will confirm what the others have said regarding upper Tokai and dogs. It's a definite no and again mostly because of the Baboons. I grew hearing some horror stories and as a kid saw Baboons being aggressive to the dogs we had at that time. Thankfully a large sheet of glass between them and our beloved labrador and poodle (our dogs being in our home, the Baboons outside). Lower Tokai is very dog friendly and a nice place for you to allow your doggo to have some out the home exploration fun. Thirdly get yourself a My Activity Card (costs R625 for a year iirc) if you haven't already. You'll need one for the portions for which SANParks have responsibility, which is most of the mountain. The Green belt is free but that only really runs from Tokai to Southern Cross drive. Fourth if you are worried about safety join groups like the Trail Angels. I'm also sure that a number of the bike shops may know of clubs that you could join in order to find ladies to ride with. Lastly, and most importantly, have fun riding the awesome trails that we have here in the Cape! Duane_Bosch, DJR and Red Robin 3
Eddy Gordo Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 dont forget you need a permit for the dog as well.
PygaSchmyga Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 Why you scared? We can't even see a picture of you. As said no dogs. It is as DJR said... the baboons. If I was in CT I would happily ride with you. But I am in the Tankwa doing a tour. Enjoy the trails.that wasn't weird! Did BH create a new hook-up protocol that I missed?
DJR Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 dont forget you need a permit for the dog as well.The level 3 activity card that you need for cycling on Table Mountain automatically includes dog walking also. Eddy Gordo 1
Chingy182 Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 The level 3 activity card that you need for cycling on Table Mountain automatically includes dog walking also....and Paragliding Eddy Gordo and DJR 2
DJR Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) ...and Paragliding Rock climbing too Edit: As well as free entry (on your bike) to ride into Cape Point Nature Reserve Edited October 6, 2020 by DJR Chingy182 1
Duane_Bosch Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 Rock climbing too Edit: As well as free entry (on your bike) to ride into Cape Point Nature ReserveRight now is the best time to ride in the reserve. With all the tour busses not operating it's AMAZING in there right now. DJR, capediver, Eddy Gordo and 1 other 4
capediver Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 Right now is the best time to ride in the reserve. With all the tour busses not operating it's AMAZING in there right now.I heard that there's also waves there for surfers....but no-one actually knows exactly where...maybe next time you cycle there, you can scope the place out and get back to me so me and my mates (I'm a surfer and know how to surf and so do my mates!) can go catch some waves! Edit...where's that damn font now...thought I had it saved somewhere...ah well... DJR and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
LazyTrailRider Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 I heard that there's also waves there for surfers....but no-one actually knows exactly where...maybe next time you cycle there, you can scope the place out and get back to me so me and my mates (I'm a surfer and know how to surf and so do my mates!) can go catch some waves! Edit...where's that damn font now...thought I had it saved somewhere...ah well... We did a ride there on Sunday morning (amazing weather) and saw probably 8 or 9 surfers at what I think was Platboom beach?
Duane_Bosch Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) I heard that there's also waves there for surfers....but no-one actually knows exactly where...maybe next time you cycle there, you can scope the place out and get back to me so me and my mates (I'm a surfer and know how to surf and so do my mates!) can go catch some waves! Edit...where's that damn font now...thought I had it saved somewhere...ah well...No there are no good waves in the reserve. I know for a fact there are none at Black Rocks and Platboom. I'm also 100% sure that you won't find good waves on the Ollifant's bos road. Just before Olifant's bos. I'm also 100% sure that when there's a huge westerly swell that you won't find a world class right hander at Buffels. Also if you are a wind surfer you most certainly won't find good sailing at Platboom. Especially in a South Easter. Edited October 6, 2020 by Duane_Bosch capediver, RustyHWR, Jewbacca and 1 other 4
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